Recently, inversion poses have been getting the junk worked out of them by yours truly. Honestly, they are not easy for me- not easy at all. Whether it was being sick or just being semi-poor at balancing, I am not sure, but they are nothing like warrior 2.
Fortunately, there are plenty of handy tips and tricks located on that crafty thing we call "internet". Between Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram (surprising, right?), we are sure to get these inversion poses down!
YouTube
YouTube is probably the most helpful tool for learning how to complete new or advanced yoga poses. Almost every yoga instructor out there has made a YouTube video where they demo a pose they are good at and teach us how to do it. Of course, the downside to this is that anyone can make a yoga demo video, so you wan to be sure the instructors are good and know what they are talking about... Especially when it comes to putting weight on the neck and head. These are a few of the most helpful I have found for inversions.
Tara Stiles is founder of Strala Yoga and has yoga retreats throughout the year. She is a fantastic person for those beginning yoga or those wanting to increase there advanced yoga understanding.
This Inversion demo is a full yoga flow by Yoga Journal. They have fantastic instructors that I have been watching for years! This Inversion Essentials yoga flow may be better for those new to yoga.
Of course Pinterest would have some great resources for anything! Just type "headstand" into the search and you will get all kinds of inspiration and instruction! Plus, there will be plenty of step-by-step pictures for those who prefer picture over video. Here is just one example :)
Instagram is a great place to get inspired about your fitness goals, but it has some pretty fantastic instruction as well! One of my absolutely favorites and a pretty recent discovery is LauraSykora, a 36-year old mother of two who is seriously good at inversions! Even better though, she gives how-to's with her pics! This is a fantastic way to learn a bit about inversions along with getting some great tips and a bit of inspiration!
